GoKawiilTL;DR HUAWEI has unveiled a new tablet, the MatePad Pro 12-inch.
The tablet features a 12-inch flexible OLED PaperMatte display.
It will come with several features, including speech-to-text, AI handwriting enhancement, and stylus air gestures.
HUAWEI is kicking off this Wednesday morning with the launch of several new products. This portfolio of devices includes a collection of smartwatches and a pair of earbuds. Additionally, the company is announcing its latest tablet, the MatePad Pro 12-inch.
The MatePad Pro is back for another year, this time slightly smaller than last year’s 12.2-inch model. Along with that smaller build, you’re getting a thinner and lighter design. The 2025 MatePad Pro was one of the lightest tablets on the market at around 508g; somehow, HUAWEI has found a way to make it even lighter at 454g. As for the thickness, the 2026 tablet is shaving off almost 1mm, going from 5.5mm to 4.7mm thin.
Once again, the company is equipping the MatePad Pro with a flexible PaperMatte display. If you’re unfamiliar with PaperMatte, think of it almost like HUAWEI’s take on TCL’s NXTPAPER display technology, made to reduce eye strain and mimic the texture of paper. However, the two companies achieve this feat in different ways. This 12-inch display uses OLED technology, has a 3K resolution, and offers up to 1,600 nits of brightness.
Elsewhere, there’s a 50MP rear camera that can record 1080p video, a 12MP front camera, four microphones, and four speakers. On the inside, EU customers will find a 9,760mAh battery. Everywhere else the MatePad Pro 12-inch is available, you get a 10,400mAh battery. That battery supports 66W fast charging and 40W wired reverse charging. Meanwhile, you get 12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of storage.
As for features, you can expect the tablet to come with a variety of AI-powered tools. A couple of these tools include AI-powered speech-to-text conversion and AI handwriting enhancement. It’s also worth mentioning that the tablet will have stylus air gestures, meant to help unlock your creativity and productivity.
The MatePad Pro 12-inch will be available in the UK and can be purchased via the HUAWEI Store. The company did not reveal the price or the release date. When the tablet does become available, you’ll be able to get it in two colors: Blue and Space Gray.
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